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Winners against South Korea (1-0) thanks to a goal from Thapelo Maseko, South Africa has secured its spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Bafana Bafana becomes the second African team to qualify for the knockout stage after Morocco. South Africa has become the second African nation to secure its […]
The incarceration of the president of the Urgences Panafricaniste NGO, Kemi Séba, continues. His request for bail has been rejected by the Pretoria court. The South African justice system has rejected the bail application made on behalf of the three co-defendants involved in the case with activist Kemi Seba. During the hearing held on Thursday, […]
Just a few days before a decisive match in Group A, FIFA has appointed American Tori Penso to referee the encounter between the Czech Republic and South Africa. She will be joined by her compatriots Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, making it a completely American officiating trio. FIFA has unveiled the identity of the officiating […]
Beaten by Mexico (2-0) in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the Bafana Bafana want to bounce back quickly. Despite the disappointment, defender Ime Okon assures that the South African team remains focused on their upcoming match against the Czech Republic. South African defender Ime Okon has called on his teammates to quickly […]
Beaten 2-0 by Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, South Africa has faced strong criticism. Analyst for beIN Sports, Jérôme Boateng notably pointed out a lack of intensity and control from the Bafana Bafana, already under pressure in Group A. The former German international Jérôme Boateng did not hold back his […]
The 2026 World Cup kicked off this Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The official lineups for both teams have been announced. The 2026 World Cup officially took flight this Thursday with a highly anticipated inaugural match between Mexico, one of the host countries, and South Africa. In a competitive atmosphere, […]
The South African justice system has postponed its decision regarding the bail application of activist Kemi Seba to June 18. According to information from the hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, the court deemed it necessary to take additional time before ruling on this request. The activist therefore remains in pre-trial detention pending this decision. […]
Cyril Ramaphosa announced a tightening of measures against irregular immigration in South Africa, following several weeks of tensions and violence targeting foreign nationals. The South African president promises more controls, sanctions against employers, and expedited expulsion procedures, while warning groups that exploit the migration issue to provoke illegality and violence. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa […]
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, of Quelimane and apostolic administrator of Beira, was found shot dead on Saturday morning at his home in central Mozambique. Authorities have opened an investigation following this armed attack against a high-ranking official of the Catholic Church, whose murderer is still at large. Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, bishop of the Diocese […]
The scheduled appearance this Monday, April 20, 2026, in South Africa opens the first judicial step regarding Kemi Seba, without prejudging the merits of the case against him in Benin. Contrary to some interpretations, today’s hearing is first and foremost within the framework of South African law. The judges are set to review elements related […]
À la veille du choc amical face à l’Argentine, le capitaine zambien Fashion Sakala a livré son verdict sur l’éternelle rivalité entre Lionel Messi et Cristiano Ronaldo, affichant une préférence assumée pour la star portugaise. Le capitaine de la Zambie, Fashion Sakala, s’est prononcé sur l’éternel débat entre Lionel Messi et Cristiano Ronaldo, affichant une […]
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict. Following the return legs of the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations […]
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most listened-to artists on Spotify on a monthly basis. The performer of Love Me Jeje recently […]
Seduced by the journey and the style of the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Angolan Football Federation wants to lure the Malian coach after the Palancas Negras’ failure in Morocco. The Angolan Football Federation is planning an ambitious move on the coaching market. According to Daily Post, the Angolan body […]
Washington and Pretoria have reached a discreet compromise to continue pursuing a controversial U.S. program to admit South African Afrikaners as refugees, despite persistent disagreements between the two capitals. The agreement rests on a series of diplomatic exchanges held in late December 2025, according to reports. For several months now, the U.S. administration has implemented […]
On the eve of their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria, the Mozambican national team advances buoyed by the confidence of its president, who has promised an exceptional bonus in case of an upset. Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde said that the bonus promised by President Daniel Francisco Chapo primarily reflects the trust placed in the […]
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Monday with two big clashes on the schedule: Egypt – Benin, Nigeria – Mozambique. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations delivered its first verdicts on Sunday evening. The host nation of the tournament, Morocco, sealed their quarterfinal […]
The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its verdict for several nations, with six teams officially eliminated from the tournament. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its first batch of eliminations. At this stage of the competition, six selections have […]
Gernot Rohr reacted to the Cheetahs’ victory over Botswana’s Zebras (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of AFCON 2025. And the Benin coach congratulated his players on this historic success. For their second outing in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, the Cheetahs dominated Botswana (1-0) at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay […]
With a goal from Yohan Roche in the first half, Benin edged Botswana (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A precious victory that allows the Leopards to bounce back in Group D. Benin collected its first three points at the 2025 CAN after defeating Botswana this Saturday. […]
Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match on the second matchday of Group D of AFCON 2025. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced. Benin: Dandjinou-Ouorou-Roche-Verdon-Hassane-Mounie-Tosin-Tidjani-D’almeida-Olaitan-Dokou Botswana:
Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Benin vs Botswana match this Saturday, as part of the second matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match counting toward the second […]
Morena Ramoreboli spoke to the press on Friday, on the eve of the match against Benin in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. And the Botswana coach expects a tough match against the Leopards. Beaten at the start by Senegal (3-0), Botswana is already under pressure at the 2025 Africa Cup […]
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Friday on the eve of the match against Botswana in the second day of Group D at CAN 2025. And the Benin coach is counting on the return of Steve Mounié and Junior Olaitan to secure the three points in the victory over the Zebras. On Saturday, Benin […]
